Entertainment law sits at the intersection of contract, intellectual property, employment, and commercial law — where creative vision meets business reality. Every deal an artist signs has long-term consequences: a poorly negotiated recording contract can tie up a career for years; an unsigned management clause can cost a fortune in commission; an unregistered trademark can lose a name to a third party overnight. We work alongside recording artists, bands, songwriters, producers, DJs, and the professionals who manage and promote them.
Our approach is direct and deal-focused — we understand the commercial realities of the music and entertainment industries, and we give advice that is clear, actionable, and grounded in how the business actually works.
Full-spectrum legal support for artists and the creative industry — from recording contracts and publishing to image rights, touring, and dispute resolution.
Negotiating and reviewing recording contracts, distribution deals, label services agreements, and 360° deals. We ensure artists understand exactly what they are signing — royalty rates, term and options, creative control provisions, advance recoupment mechanics, and exit rights — and we negotiate hard on the points that define a career.
Publishing agreements, co-publishing deals, administration agreements, and sync licensing. We advise songwriters on royalty collection through UCMR-ADA and CREDIDAM, conduct royalty audits where earnings appear underreported, and ensure that creators retain meaningful ownership and control over their catalogue throughout their career.
Reviewing, negotiating, and enforcing management agreements and booking agency contracts. We protect artists from overreaching commission structures, ambiguous scope clauses, excessive post-term commissions, and unfair termination provisions — ensuring that the artist\'s interests are clearly defined and protected from day one.
Performance agreements, festival contracts, venue deals, and touring structures. We advise on headline and support slot terms, technical rider negotiations, promoter financial obligations, cancellation and force majeure provisions, and the employment, tax, and regulatory implications of domestic and international touring.
Structuring brand ambassador deals, commercial collaborations, and endorsement agreements. We protect the artist\'s image and creative integrity while maximising commercial value — advising on exclusivity windows, creative approval rights, usage limitations, performance obligations, and the termination triggers that prevent an artist from being locked into a damaging association.
Protecting an artist\'s name, image, likeness, and stage persona — including trademark registration through OSIM, EUIPO, and WIPO, enforcement against unauthorized merchandise and look-alike use, and strategic advice on structuring image rights to optimize both legal protection and commercial exploitation across multiple markets.
Registration, licensing, and enforcement of copyright in sound recordings, musical compositions, and artistic works. We act in infringement disputes before Romanian courts and ORDA, advise on sample clearances, assist with digital platform takedowns, and represent rights owners in proceedings to recover damages for unauthorized use of their work.
Resolving contractual disputes between artists, labels, managers, and promoters — through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. We advise on contract termination for breach, claims for unpaid royalties and fees, creative disputes with labels over release obligations, and the enforcement or challenge of non-compete and exclusivity provisions.
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